Also known as: the Brewers · FKF Cup champions Tusker FC
Tusker FC — Kenyan football club competing in CAF Confederation Cup after four-year absence from continental competition.
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Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United agree to relegation-promotion playoff By Churchill Juma September 24, 2026 12:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Dennis Iguma (L) of Tusker FC tackle Humphrey Aroko o …
Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United agree to relegation-promotion playoffCitizen Digital
… I can say we are ready for the season.” The former Tusker tactician added that the league postponement has given Bandari more time to strengthen their preparations and build cohesion within the squad. …
Okere hails Bandari’s new season readiness after Police testThe Standard
… The bigger concern is what the delay means for Kenyan clubs involved in continental competitions and the national team as the country prepares for major assignments.Tusker captain Abud Omar has described the latest development as frustrating, warning that players cannot maintain …
SPL postponement leaves Kenyan football in fresh crisisThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenyan football has been left with plenty to reflect on after Gor Mahia’s humiliating exit from the CAF Champions League and Tusker’s narrow survival in the Confederation Cup. …
Tusker save Kenya's face as Gor Mahia suffer CAF humiliationCitizen Digital
Simiyu over the moon after making CAF Confederation Cup debut By Brian Kaitano September 14, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tusker's Ian Simiyu gestures in a past event. …
Simiyu over the moon after making CAF Confederation Cup debutThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTusker midfielder Chrispin Erambo (in front) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Al Ahli Madani from Sudan during their preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup return leg match at Nyayo Stadium [Stafford Ondego] Tusker booked their place in …
Tusker through to next stage as K'Ogalo face Pyramids in CairoCitizen Digital
OPINION: Tusker should go for dominance against Al Ahli despite away goals edge By Churchill Juma September 11, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette waves during a tr …
OPINION: Tusker should go for dominance against Al Ahli despite away goals edgeCitizen Digital
Mette urges Tusker focus for Al Ahli Madani clash By Brian Ngugi September 11, 2026 06:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette waves during a training session in Nairobi on Frid …
Mette urges Tusker focus for Al Ahli Madani clashCitizen Digital
… They include Nairobi United goalkeeper Benard Jairo, Quincy Waithanji of BFC Dynamo [Germany], Keylah Mauko (CF Reus Deportiu, Spain) and Telena Ochieng, who is currently with Tusker in the CAF Confederation Cup. …
Rising Stars eye Cecafa final, AFCON qualificationThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya’s hopes of keeping two clubs alive in continental football have been left hanging by a thread, with Gor Mahia facing a tough comeback mission in Egypt and Tusker forced to fight for victory at home. …
Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in KigaliFollowing FKF-mediated talks, Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United have agreed to a two-legged playoff to settle their promotion-relegation dispute, with Mombasa United hosting the first match on October 1 and Sharks playing the return fixture in Nairobi on October 6. Both clubs' newly registered players will be eligible to feature.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following FKF-mediated talks, Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United have agreed to a two-legged playoff to settle their promotion-relegation dispute, with Mombasa United hosting the first match on October 1 and Sharks playing the return fixture in Nairobi on October 6. Both clubs' newly registered players will be eligible to feature.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere said a 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Kenya Police provided an opportunity to evaluate his squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, which was postponed. Alex Kipruto and Lawrence Okoth scored in the match at Police Sacco Stadium.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Murang'a High Court order halted the planned Saturday kick-off of the 2026-27 SportPesa Premier League, requiring that a promotion and relegation play-off between Mombasa United and Kariobangi Sharks be played first. The postponement has created additional costs for clubs and fans who had made travel plans and purchased tickets, and raises questions about rescheduling fixtures and the impact on Kenyan clubs in continental competitions.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia exited the CAF Champions League after losing 5-1 to Pyramids FC in Cairo on Sunday, bowing out 7-1 on aggregate, while Tusker narrowly survived in the Confederation Cup. The contrasting results expose gaps between Kenyan clubs and leading African sides, with both teams entering continental assignments without competitive league matches due to the delayed SportPesa Premier League start.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker forward Ian Simiyu has expressed delight after making his first appearance in the CAF Confederation Cup, describing it as the fulfillment of one of his football dreams. Simiyu was part of the Tusker squad that eliminated Al-Ahli Wad Medani to advance in the Confederation Cup qualifiers.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker progressed in the CAF Confederation Cup after a 1-0 home win over Al-Ahli Wad Medani in the return leg, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory. The brewers will face either Singida Black Stars or Al-Ghazal in the second round as they pursue a group stage place.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Tusker FC should aim for dominance in their CAF Confederation Cup return leg against Al Ahli Wad Madani at Nyayo Stadium on September 12, despite holding an away-goals advantage from the first leg's 2-2 draw in Kigali.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the Brewers are ready to finish the job against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in their CAF Confederation Cup return leg at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Rwanda, Mette attributed the dropped lead to tactical naivety and poor game management by his young squad.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-20 team, Rising Stars, is targeting a place in the final of the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. The team begins its campaign on September 17 against Burundi.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia lost 2-0 to Egyptian champions Pyramids FC in their CAF Champions League first preliminary round first leg, while Tusker drew 2-2 with Sudanese side Al-Ahli Madani in the CAF Confederation Cup first leg played in Rwanda. Both Kenyan sides face crucial return matches next weekend to keep their continental campaigns alive.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia host reigning CAF Champions League champions Pyramids FC in a preliminary round first leg at Nyayo Stadium, while Tusker begin their Confederation Cup campaign against Al Ahli Madani in Kigali, Rwanda. Gor coach Charles Akonnor describes the Pyramids match as a "litmus test" for his team's readiness.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC faces Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend in Kigali, with coach Julien Mette targeting the group stage. The club returns to continental football four years after their last appearance in 2021/22, when they were eliminated by Zamalek in the second round.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pyramids FC, fresh from winning the African champions title, face Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in a CAF Champions League preliminary-round first leg at Nyayo National Stadium. The Egyptian side's captain Mohamed Dudu El Gabbas cautioned his teammates to expect a serious test and match Gor Mahia's intensity.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC assistant captain John Otieno, drawing on his extensive continental experience with Nairobi United—where he led them to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage—believes his expertise will be crucial as the Brewers begin their campaign against Sudan's Al-Ahli Wad Medani on September 6 in Rwanda.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC aim to reach the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, with coach Julien Mette citing financial and sporting benefits. The team faces Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in a preliminary match this weekend.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia begin their CAF Champions League campaign against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. Coach Charles Akonnor says the team has prepared well on tactics, fitness and mentality for the preliminary-round first leg.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC will face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Kigali on Saturday and the return leg in Nairobi on 12 September. The campaign marks the Brewers' return to African competition after four years, their last continental appearance in the 2021/22 season.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan club football's real value lies in a wider ecosystem involving clubs, players, supporters, sponsors, vendors, media, and communities — not only in goals and league tables. The SportPesa League demonstrates how competitive football can connect professional clubs with communities and generate interest beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin expects AFC Leopards and defending champions Gor Mahia to wage a fierce battle for the FKF Premier League title, with Leopards driven by their quest for a first league crown since 1998. Muhiddin believes Gor Mahia will be formidable once their injured players recover from the CECAFA tournament.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team has what it takes to overcome Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with the first leg scheduled for September 6 at Nyayo National Stadium.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sports journalists have condemned the alleged assault and harassment of media members during Sunday's FKF Super Cup clash between Gor Mahia FC and Tusker FC at Nyayo National Stadium, where chaotic scenes after the final whistle saw fans invade the pitch and police deploy tear gas. Several journalists covering the match were reportedly caught up in confrontations with security officers, including Sporty FM journalist Hesbon Nyamari, who described his encounter with police as an alleged abduction attempt.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Francis Oduor, Engine Ikutwa, and Ian Simiyu. Head coach Julien Mette praised his team's discipline and defensive performance, noting the victory provides a morale boost ahead of their league and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chaos erupted after Tusker defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on August 23, with frustrated fans invading the pitch, damaging stadium property, and clashing with police who deployed tear gas. The FKF has condemned the violence and disorder, warning that such incidents endanger players, journalists, officials and the public.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC striker Ian Simiyu scored in the Brewers' 3-1 FKF Super Cup victory over Gor Mahia and has set his sights on winning all available local titles, becoming the league's top scorer, and improving consistency after an inconsistent previous season. Tusker have also qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa hosts the 36th edition of the Driftwood 7s this weekend, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, bringing together 36 teams competing in Division One and Two. KCB Rugby Club head to the tournament as defending champions after winning the Kabeberi 7s for a record fifth time.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC's new Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma, signed on a one-year deal, aims to help the club win their first league title in four years after finishing ninth last season. Mbaoma arrives with a 25-goal record from the Nigerian Premier Football League.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor said defender Mohamed Siraj's loan move to Tusker FC was driven by the player's desire for regular playing time, not by any disagreement between them. Siraj had previously spent time on loan at KCB before returning to Gor Mahia and playing in the CECAFA Kagame Cup.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →